IIM Ahmedabad has successfully completed its summer placement process for the MBA Class of 2027. All 410 students of the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management secured summer internships. The placements took place in three phases, known as clusters, on October 28, October 31, and November 3, 2025 . More than 50 new companies joined the placement process this year.
Many firms from different business areas took part. This shows their strong trust in the students from IIM Ahmedabad. Many older recruiters also offered more roles this year, which is a good sign.
Key Companies and Sectors
Companies were divided into groups based on their industry, called cohorts. These cohorts visited the campus on specific dates, forming three clusters.
Cluster 1 Highlights: Consulting and Finance
In Cluster 1, management consulting firms offered many positions. Top recruiters included Boston Consulting Group (24 offers) , McKinsey & Company (17 offers) , Bain & Company (15 offers) , and Kearney (15 offers) . In the finance sector, Goldman Sachs (India and HKG/SGP) made 11 offers , and Standard Chartered Bank made 9 offers for investment banking and markets roles. Firms like Blackstone, Gaja Capital, and Ares also hired for private equity and venture capital. Accenture Strategy made a total of 39 offers (6 for India, 33 for Global Network) .
Cluster 2 Highlights: FMCG and Conglomerates
Cluster 2 saw increased opportunities, especially in consumer goods (FMCG) and large business groups (conglomerates). FinIQ Consulting led with 17 offers . Mahindra & Mahindra and JioStar each made 10 offers . Other major recruiters included Procter & Gamble (8 offers) , Amazon (8 offers) , Tata Administrative Services (TAS) (6 offers) , ITC Limited (6 offers) , Flipkart (6 offers) , and Hindustan Unilever Limited (5 offers) .
Cluster 3 Highlights: Technology and Manufacturing
In Cluster 3, Tata Consultancy Services was the largest recruiter in niche consulting with 13 offers . For enterprise technology, Adobe made 5 offers , followed by Microsoft with 4 offers . In core manufacturing and infrastructure, Hero MotoCorp and Tata Steel each made 3 offers , and Suzuki (Japan) made 2 offers .
International Opportunities
Students also received offers for international roles in the Middle East, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. HSBC and Goldman Sachs offered global positions in investment banking. Fast Retailing offered roles in retail for Japan.
How Placements Worked: Cluster-Cohort System
More than 165 firms offered over 230 different roles to students. Companies were grouped into specific industries called cohorts. These cohorts were then invited to the campus over three different days, forming clusters.
Students could also apply for "dream" roles. This meant they could apply to their preferred companies in a later cluster, even if they already had an offer from an earlier cluster. This system helped students find jobs that matched their career goals. This year, 117 students made over 280 dream applications . The number of dream applications that turned into job offers increased by more than 15% compared to last year.
Placement Numbers at a Glance
The total number of students placed was 410 .
| Cluster | Number of Students Placed |
| Cluster 1 | 234 |
| Cluster 2 | 123 |
| Cluster 3 | 53 |
Here is a breakdown of offers by different industries:
| Sector | Offers (Percentage) |
| Consulting | 166 (40%) |
| Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) | 105 (25%) |
| Consumer Goods (FMCG) & Durables | 37 (9%) |
| Conglomerates | 27 (6%) |
| Retail | 18 (4%) |
| Pharmaceutical/Healthcare | 15 (3%) |
| Information Technology (IT) | 12 (2%) |
| Media/Communications | 10 (2%) |
| Engineering and Technology | 7 (1%) |
| Manufacturing | 6 (1%) |
| Automobile | 4 (<1%) |
| Real Estate | 2 (<1%) |
| Telecom | 1 (<1%) |
New Companies Joined
Over 50 new companies participated this year. Some of these included Apple, Dainik Bhaskar, FirstPrinciples, Fitpass, Gaja Capital, Haleon, HDFC AMC, Hero MotoCorp, JioStar, Lighthouse Canton, Medtronic India Pvt Ltd, Neo Group, Philip Morris International, Purplle, Sahana Group of Companies, and Sameeksha Capital .
Leadership's View
Professor Viswanath Pingali, who heads placements at IIM Ahmedabad, stated that Indian companies continue to trust their students for summer internships. He noted the wide range of companies and roles available shows the strong talent at IIMA. He added that the institute aims to ensure students find the right companies that fit their career goals.
